§ 311. Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone)  


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  • A. Purpose. The Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone) is historically and commercially defined. It provides seaward contact with the mainland with attendant dock activities and is the site of the major hotels, stores, restaurants and related activities. It is intended that all development within the OHC Zone be compatible with existing adjacent structures and uses and in accordance with the Old Harbor Plan 1987 as amended.

    B. Residential Density. Minimum developable land area required for each dwelling unit, 20,000 square feet. (See Section 202, Definitions, "Developable Land")

    C. Dimensional Standards.

    Minimum Lot Area 20,000 square feet
    Minimum Lot Frontage 75 feet
    Minimum Setbacks*
    Front 5 feet, or consistent

    with adjacent build-

    ings
    Side 5 feet, or consistent

    with adjacent build-

    ings
    Rear 25 feet
    Minimum Setbacks Accessory Structures and Uses
    Front 5 feet
    Side 5 feet
    Rear 25 feet
    Maximum Lot Building Coverage 50%
    Maximum Lot Coverage 75%
    Maximum Height
    Main Structure 40 feet
    Accessory Structure 25 feet

     

    *Any through lot which fronts on both Weldon's Way and Water Street shall be considered to have two front lot lines and no rear lot line. The front setback shall apply to both streets. (Amended July 10, 2000)

    D. Permitted Uses.

    Accessory Apartment (Subject to the requirements of Section 513) (Amended June 19, 2002)

    Accessory Residential Structures (See Section 511, Accessory Residential Structure) (Amended June 21, 2000)

    Accessory Uses/Home Occupations (See Section 510, Accessory Uses)

    Commercial Fishing

    Commercial/Residential Mixed Use (See Section 411, Commercial/Residential Mixed Use) (Amended July 6, 2009)

    Community Residences

    Family Day Care Home

    Farming

    Professional and Business Services

    Rental Rooms (See Section 509, Rental Rooms)

    Restaurants

    Retail Trade

    Single Family Dwelling Unit (one per lot)

    WECS subject to 508 (Amended May 23, 2001)

    E. Uses Allowed by Special Use Permit (See Article 4).

    Accessory Dwelling Units (Amended December 6, 2004)

    Affordable Housing

    Assembly Halls

    Attached Multi-Family Development (See Section 404, Attached Multi-Family Development)

    Bicycle Rental (See Section 412, Bicycle Rental)

    Commercial Radio and Television Stations (See Section 417, Utility Facilities)

    Day Care Center

    Secondary Dwelling Development (See Section 403, Secondary Dwelling Development) (Amended July 2, 2007)

    Government Facilities

    Hotels (See Section 407- Hotels)

    Inns (See Section 408, Inns)

    Light Assembly (Amended December 16, 2009)

    Parking Lots (See Section 420, Parking Lots)

    Public Works Facilities

    Recreational Facilities (See Section 410, Recreational Facilities)

    Religious Facility

    Theaters

    Utility Facilities (See Section 417, Utility Facilities)

    Warehouse & Storage

    Waterfront Uses (See Sections 318, Waterfront Overlay & 415, Waterfront Uses)

    WECS subject to Section 508 (Amended May 23, 2001)

    F. Uses Allowed Only As Land Development Projects.

    Flexible Design Residential Development (See Section 402, Flexible Design Residential Development)

(Ord. of 8-17-2011)